Ordering Performer 1406
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Ordering Performer 1406
Will be ordering the 1406 Edelbrock carburetor this weekend from Summit to replace my Quadrajet on a Performer 2101 manifold. Currently I have aftermarket air cleaner. Appears I will need EDL-8089 ( Banjo fitting ) and EDL-8135 ( Fuel line kit ). I know I may require calibration kit later, but I hope I get lucky without it. Someone who has done this conversion please confirm this will be all I need to order. I realize I may require some longer hoses and mounting studs, but these can be acquired down at the auto parts. Going on a '74 L48. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Re: Ordering Performer 1406 (CORKYVET)
u might want to consider the edelbrock qjet replacement carbs...
i just got one from summit for ~320 and it runs PERFECTLY!!
no need to modify any brakets or fuel lines or anything!!
i even installed electric choke on it and got rid of the EGR...
if u get a edelbrock qjet you can nix the calibration kit, the fuel line kit, and the fitting too probably.....
and go with the electric choke too.... that way u can plug up the air crossover ports and toss the hot air themo choke crap.
i just got one from summit for ~320 and it runs PERFECTLY!!
no need to modify any brakets or fuel lines or anything!!
i even installed electric choke on it and got rid of the EGR...
if u get a edelbrock qjet you can nix the calibration kit, the fuel line kit, and the fitting too probably.....
and go with the electric choke too.... that way u can plug up the air crossover ports and toss the hot air themo choke crap.
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Re: Ordering Performer 1406 (CORKYVET)
daily_driver: Which part number for $320? The Edlebrock replacements I see are near $400 or more. Also which year and motor did you install it on?
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Re: Ordering Performer 1406 (CORKYVET)
~$420 for a brand new replacement yah
get the remanufactured one, they are just as good and cost ~$320
goto summit racing and it lists the remanufactured ones under the edelbrock section.
the part # is 9973 for my 76 L48..... i installed it on a 2101.
what kind of choke do you have on there now???
[Modified by daily_driver, 6:55 PM 11/3/2001]
get the remanufactured one, they are just as good and cost ~$320
goto summit racing and it lists the remanufactured ones under the edelbrock section.
the part # is 9973 for my 76 L48..... i installed it on a 2101.
what kind of choke do you have on there now???
[Modified by daily_driver, 6:55 PM 11/3/2001]
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Re: Ordering Performer 1406 (CORKYVET)
I have the divorced choke. I found the remanufactured ones on the Summit website, but the one specified for my car is $354. If that is the case I might as well spring for the new one at $397. Anyway that is the reason I was considering the electric choke 1406 at a lower price. I realize there are more hassels setting it up. Still would like to know which parts are required.
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Re: Ordering Performer 1406 (CORKYVET)
Why are you changing carbs? I don't think you will see any improvement with the Edelbrock Performer (which is basically a Carter AFB) over the Q-Jet. If the Q-Jet is acting up, Lars can rebuild it for about $100 which is a much better deal.
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Re: Ordering Performer 1406 (SteveG75)
i agree lars can get you all fixed up rather cheaply!!
but if your in a purchasing mood, you can order the one from summit that goes in the 79+ years with an electric choke... and toss that divorced choke crap...
i too dont think youll seeimprovement with the edelbrock performer....
the performer is 600 cfm isnt it??
the qjet is 795 cfm!!!
and isnt the performer mechanical secondaries??
id stick with the qjet. much less hassle to install also... no fabrication requiired.
Lars has a quick turnaround time also....
just my .02
but if your in a purchasing mood, you can order the one from summit that goes in the 79+ years with an electric choke... and toss that divorced choke crap...
i too dont think youll seeimprovement with the edelbrock performer....
the performer is 600 cfm isnt it??
the qjet is 795 cfm!!!
and isnt the performer mechanical secondaries??
id stick with the qjet. much less hassle to install also... no fabrication requiired.
Lars has a quick turnaround time also....
just my .02
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Re: Ordering Performer 1406 (CORKYVET)
Basically, I was trying to get away from the divorced choke so when I go looking for heads later on I will not be limited to only those with the heat crossover. I remember previous posts where users have seen an improvement from switching from Quadrajet to a 1406. From what I understand 600 CFM is enough for a pretty much stock small block.
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Re: Ordering Performer 1406 (CORKYVET)
if you goto http://www.jegs.com
there is a electric choke conversion kit for your qjet that you have now...
which would bring a rebuild with LARS and an electric choke upgrade to ~150 bux.
i just installed that electric choke coversion and it took a whole 5 minutes....very easy.
there is a electric choke conversion kit for your qjet that you have now...
which would bring a rebuild with LARS and an electric choke upgrade to ~150 bux.
i just installed that electric choke coversion and it took a whole 5 minutes....very easy.
